Jurisdiction:
School Districts
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
BUS
GARAGE SUPERVISOR
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a skilled supervisory position in
which the incumbent is responsible for administration, coordination and/or the
performance of a wide range of activities pertaining to both the execution of
student transportation and the maintenance of the garage and vehicles. Responsibilities include: establishment of
goals and priorities for the department and employees, providing leadership to
bus garage personnel, supervision and evaluation of bus drivers, bus mechanic,
garage maintenance, etc.; development, implementation and updating of inventory
control system and maintenance schedules. The work is performed under the
general supervision of the business manager with wide leeway for exercise of
independent judgment. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Develops yearly routing of buses for recommendation to the business
manager;
Coordinates and implements special transportation connections for
students who are under the supervision
of the Committee on Special Education (CSE);
Develops, implements and evaluates inventory control system for parts,
supplies and tools;
Supervises bus drivers to assure compliance with school district
policies relating to safety, courtesy, and
reporting procedures;
Advises superintendent regarding road conditions as affected by
inclement weather;
Recommends acquisition of vehicle parts;
Trains new drivers and gives road tests;
Assigns substitute bus drivers;
Performs routine maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles;
Maintains maintenance and repair records for all fleet vehicles;
Develops written reports to administration and board regarding departmental activities and objectives;
Resolves complaints regarding bus routing and scheduling, designation of
bus stops, transportation of
personnel, and student bus discipline;
Maintains records on storage and disposal of petroleum waste products in
compliance with all laws;
Assists in the preparation of the annual transportation budget;
Interviews, evaluates and recommends applicants for open departmental
positions;
May perform routine maintenance and repair of a skilled or semi‑skilled
nature on garage building;
Inspects vehicles, equipment and bus garage building to insure that
safety standards are maintained;
Review and approves time sheets of departmental employees for submission
to payroll clerk;
Maintains departmental Right‑to‑Know and HAZCOM material
records as required by law.
FULL KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS,ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of transportation methods as applied to the safe and
efficient operation of school vehicles; thorough knowledge of the methods,
tools and terminology of the automotive repair trade; good knowledge of the
geography of the school district; good knowledge of safety procedures, traffic
laws and regulations; good knowledge of public administrative principals and
practices including budget maintenance, inventory control and purchasing; skill
in the performance of automotive repair and maintenance; ability to plan and
supervise the work of others; ability to use microcomputer; ability to prepare
and maintain written reports; ability to get along well with others; good
judgment; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of
the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a New York State registered or accredited two‑year
college with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering
Technology, Psychology or a closely related field and one year of demonstrated
basic heavy equipment maintenance.
B. Graduation
from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four
years of full‑time experience as a skilled automotive mechanic two years
of which involved administration and the supervision of a large vehicle fleet.
C. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in
(A) or (B) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
A New York State Class II driver's license and a 19A Examiner's
Certification within 6 months after appointment and meet any other pertinent
driving regulations that may exist within the school district.